As a Support Worker in our Children’s Residential Care home, you’ll benefit from:

A super salary of between £12.80 - £13.75 per hr, (salary based on competency qualifying criteria) Plus overtime is also rewarded with an extra £2.50 per hour once monthly qualifying hours are reached

You will also receive a Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Funded DBS and renewals
• Private health cashback plan
• Online GP, physio, and counselling services
• Death in service benefit (2x salary)
• Contributory pension
• Blue Light retail discount card
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Emergency days scheme
• Performance reviews and career progression support
• Referral rewards and annual recognition awards
• Additional leave for service milestones (2 and 5 years)
• Counselling line through the Care Workers Charity

About the Role

You will be working as a  Support Worker at our 7 bed children's residential home, situated in a residential area in Sedgley. The home is easily accessible via public transport from Wolverhampton. You will be providing care and support for children and young people up to the age of 18 with learning disabilities, Autism, ADHD and associated behavioural challenges, children accommodated at the home may also present with sensory impairments and minor physical disabilities. Our children and young people may have experienced trauma and/or neglect prior to coming into care. This role requires a high amount of energy, passion and willingness to go “above and beyond” for the young people we care for.

Our home is rated “Good” with Ofsted and prides itself on working with families and professionals, to provide opportunities for learning, increasing independence and more importantly FUN. You will be supporting the children both at the home and in the community.

What Ofsted says about our service...

"Children enjoy a range of activities at the home and going out to places they enjoy. Staff have a passion for creating fun and enjoyable experiences for children"

"Staff understand children’s individual needs and they provide good-quality care"

Shift Details:

• You will be covering 12 hr Wake Nights 9pm - 9am
• Includes alternate weekend shifts

Responsibilities:

• Provide a caring, consistent home environment for each young person
• Checking the children regularly throughout the night and responding to their needs
• In addition you will be undertaking cleaning and laundry duties.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience supporting children with moderate to severe learning disabilities, physical disabilities, Autism, ADHD, complex needs and related behavioural challenges.
• Hold or be willing to work towards Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare or Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People’s Workforce.

Skills & Attributes

We’d love to welcome you to our team if you have:

• Strong communication and IT skills
• Conflict management skills for handling high-pressure situations
• Compassion, reliability, and a supportive, team-oriented approach
• Experience of working to care plans

About Progress

For 25 years, Progress has provided industry-leading Residential, Supported Living, and Fostering services across the Midlands. We’re committed to exceptional care, and we offer genuine career development and supportive training to our staff.

If you’re ready to make a difference, join us in supporting children to live life to its fullest!

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Additional Annual Leave Days after 2 and 5 years of service.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme.
• Emergency Days Scheme.
• Funded DBS and Renewals.
• Life Assurance - Death in Service, 2x salary.
• Private Health Cash Back Plan.
• 24/7 Online GP, Scans, Physio, Counselling and more.
• 24 Hr Advice and Information Line and Well-being App.
• Retail Discounts and Cash Back Scheme.
• Gym Discounts.
• Blue Light Discount Card.
• Contributory Pension.
• Performance Management Programme and Annual Review to support progression.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend Reward Scheme.
• Annual Superstar Awards.
• Counselling Line through the Care Workers Charity